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Sony’s Spider-Man Universe reportedly on hold after Kraven the Hunter

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Could it be that after six films, several turkeys, diminishing box office returns and a host of abandoned projects, Sony is finally ready to call time on its plans to milk the Spider-Man movie rights for all they’re worth with a Spidey-free shared cinematic universe? According to a report from The Wrap, the studio is […]

Comic Book Preview – Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1

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Marvel Comics releases Ultimate Universe: One Year In #1 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue with the official preview below… THE CLOCK IS TICKING DOWN TO THE MAKER’S ARRIVAL! Deniz Camp flips the narrative on ULTIMATES and takes us inside the Maker’s Council! The heroes of the Ultimate […]

Chris Evans sets MCU return for Avengers: Doomsday

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Chris Evans made a home in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but he’s not done yet, as he’s now set for 2026’s Avengers: Doomsday. The Wrap has reported that Evans will join the latest Avengers film, but his role in the project remains a mystery. After seemingly wrapping up his time as Captain America in Avengers: […]

James Gunn on the Guardians of the Galaxy projects he won’t get to make

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James Gunn has left the world of the MCU behind, but he’s still fondly looking back at his time with the Guardians of the Galaxy. During a recent interview with Happy Sad Confused, Gunn discussed what he would’ve done if he had stayed with Marvel Studios. It seems like there were plenty more Guardians stories to explore. […]

Hot Toys unveils Peter Parker (Anti-Venom Suit) sixth scale figure from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

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Sideshow has released promotional images for Hot Toys’ sixth scale Peter Parker (Anti-Venom Suit) from Insomniac’s hit video game Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. The collectible is available to pre-order now, priced at $290; check it out here…  The story of Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is so good that it gets everyone very excited for its next release. […]

Marvel’s What If…? season 3 trailer teases more from the multiverse

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With just under two weeks to go until the third and final season of Marvel’s What If…? premieres on Disney+, a new trailer has arrived online for Marvel Studios’ multiverse-spanning animated series; check it out below… “Watch as classic characters make unexpected choices that will mutate their worlds into spectacular alternate versions of the MCU. […]

Comic Book Preview – PetPool: Pool Party #1

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Marvel Comics releases PetPool: Pool Party #1 on Wednesday, and you can get yourself a sneak peek at the issue below… TOO MANY POOLS! How many PetPools does it take to collect a comic? Find out in this oversized, fan-favorite, once-in-a-lifetime, Tony Award-winning, DOGgone, CATastrophic, MOUSE… somethingorother comic book, collecting EVERY SINGLE INSTALLMENT EVER of […]

Comic Book Preview – Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man #1

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This Wednesday sees Marvel Comics launch Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, a prequel to the upcoming Disney+ animated series from Marvel Studios, and you can take a look at the official preview of the first issue below… PREQUEL TO THE ALL-NEW ANIMATED SERIES! In Marvel Animation’s new series, we find Peter Parker still finding his footing […]

Marvel and Star Wars celebrate Black History Month 2025 with new variant covers

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Marvel Comics has announced that it will mark Black History Month 2025 with a series of Star Wars variant covers on sale throughout February as artists Karen S. Darboe, Ken Lashley, Mateus Manhanini and Ernanda Souza spotlight Black characters from the galaxy far, far away. This year’s covers incorporate recent Star Wars media such as […]